54-06-26. Use of state telephones by state officials and employees

54-06-26. Use of state telephones by state officials and employees Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an appointed or elected state official or a state employee may use a state telephone to receive or place a local call for essential personal purposes to the extent that use does not interfere with the functions of the official's or employee's agency, department, or institution. Each state agency, department, or institution may establish guidelines defining reasonable and appropriate use of state telephones for essential personal purposes.